Every part of the UK Planning Gateway platform is designed to make planning more efficient, transparent, and sustainable, including how we host it. Our servers run on Google Cloud’s London data centre, which is powered entirely by renewable energy.

The internet has a carbon footprint, and hosting data isn’t as invisible as it seems. Every document uploaded, every validation check, and every planning submission draws power. By choosing infrastructure that runs on renewables, we’re ensuring that the work users do on UK Planning Gateway has the smallest environmental impact possible.

Beyond sustainability, reliability and security matter just as much. Our hosting management and care package includes monthly maintenance, updates, and essential security fixes, keeping the platform stable and compliant as it grows. These updates happen seamlessly behind the scenes, ensuring users experience a smooth and uninterrupted service.

Digital planning is about modernising how the built environment works, and that responsibility extends to the systems that support it. Running on green energy is a small but important part of building a platform that reflects the future we want to plan for.

We’re committed to demonstrating that responsibility in action, ensuring UK Planning Gateway embodies the same values of sustainability and innovation that define the future of planning.